Vaping at schools, railway tragedy, and brain tumour fight: What made news in August
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.
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50-year-old Rotorua bach sells well above ‘irrelevant’ RV
Buyers plan to replace quirky A-frame with dream holiday home.
Woman critically injured after being hit by car in Tāneatua, Whakatāne
Woman flown to hospital; section of Grace Rd, where crash happened, is closed.
Crash victims named by police; holiday road toll at 15
But the 340 road-related deaths in 2023 were down 34 from last year.
'We are all so happy': How a family of seven got on to property ladder
Meet the Kiwis who have defied the odds and own their homes.
‘You can’t dream if you can’t see it’: How biking stars are growing world champs
Julian Dean, Tuhoto-Ariki Pene and Sammie Maxwell are tapping into raw talent.
Explainer: How to safely forage for mushrooms - and poisonous ones to avoid
However, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.
Pain, peeling and blisters: How to soothe bad sunburn
New York Times: Experts recommend the best treatments if you've had too much sun.
'Outrageous' contamination: How much recycling ends up in landfill
Once, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.
Best Beach 2024: Nominations now open in our search for the country's finest
The search for NZ's best beach returns and we need your help.
'Anti-cogovernance diatribe' and Cameron Rd legal threats: What made news in July
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.
Santner stars as Black Caps save series
A masterful performance from Mitchell Santner helped the Black Caps edge game three.
Cricket fans and campers keep spirits high despite New Year's Eve rain
'Tomorrow you’ll wake up and it’ll be blue sky and everyone will be happy again.'
Black Caps square T20 series after rain arrives
The Black Caps have edged the third and final T20 against Bangladesh at Bay Oval.
Watch: Black Caps batters collide in calamitous runout
The Black Caps’ hopes of saving the T20 series were hindered by a shocking mishap.
NYE in the BOP: Fireworks update as rain arrives, thunderstorms threaten
Community events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.
The astonishing life and future plans of Ruby Tui - 'is your passion still in this?'
She opens up over lunch about her book, the RWC singalong and kids.
'Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for Canterbury
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.
Why you should 'abandon' New Year's resolutions and do this instead
Tips from wellness and life coaches for success in 2024.
A medical mystery, gang antics, and city going 'backwards': What made news in June
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.
Security breach: Trio in high vis gear allegedly broke into Port of Tauranga
Alleged burglars found in imported shipping container area.
State Highway 2 closed, people injured in Pukehina crash
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Police encourange Kiwis to safely ring in new year
'We all have a responsibility to ensure our friends and whānau are safe this summer.'
Second person dies from fatal Kaimai crash
One person initially died after the crash between a car and a petrol tanker.
Orthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours list
Thirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.
High honour for master carver who was once told he was a 'failure'
Master carver Clive Fugill has been made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Great - and terrible - escapes: How Kiwi inmates breached the perimeter
High-profile crim Arthur Taylor reflects on his bolt from prison to a millionaire's bach.
‘Sport is the way community survives’: Bruce Nairn awarded Queen’s Service Medal
50 years ago, this QSM recipient set target to volunteer 10 per cent of his working week.
Kiwis in Aussie, SH2 jams, evacuations as Waihī floods: What made news in May
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.
Sonya Bateson: Now's the perfect time to start building good habits
OPINION: New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone.
He insisted on a test, and says it saved his life. This is his message to others at risk
Doing a screening kit "absolutely" saved the life of Tauranga man Paul Blears.
Mt Maunganui crash victim named as holiday road toll rises to 11
Brayden Tawa, of Pāpāmoa, died after a car and truck crashed on Hewletts Rd.
SH29 crash: Highway reopens after two-car crash
The two-vehicle crash north of Tauranga was reported to police at 2.02pm.
Review: L.A.B scorching in the drizzle for hometown summer show
The show was a sellout, with Troy Kingi and Dave Dobbyn subbing in for Sublime with Rome.